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The | The '''[https://lxqt.org/ LXQt Desktop Environment]''' LXQt is a lightweight Qt desktop environment. It will not get in your way. It will not hang or slow down your system. It is focused on being a classic desktop with a modern look and feel. | ||
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=Installing LXQt= | |||
Instructions for installing LXQt can be found on the [[Install_Desktop_Environments#LXQt|Install Desktop Environments]] page. | |||
=Theming= | |||
In can take a few steps to get everything matching on LXQt since it is a collection of things. There are a few different things that are separately themed: | |||
* GTK2/GTK3 | |||
* QT | |||
* Openbox | |||
* LXQt panels | |||
==Kvantum== | |||
Using Kvantum is a good way to get a matching qt5 and openbox theme with a modern look | |||
To install Kvantum install the package {{ic|kvantum-manjaro}} in your favorite package manager or using the command: | |||
pamac install kvantum-manjaro | |||
Once it is installed, open the '''Kvantum Manager''' and set a theme that matches your preferences. | |||
After saving the settings in Kvantum Manager, open the "LXQt Configuration Center" and select "Appearance". Set the "Qt Style" on the "Widgets Style" tab to Kvantum. | |||
{{tip|Using a Kvantum theme that has a matching GTK theme will give everything a uniform look}} | |||
== | ==Window Theming== | ||
The window title bars are drawn onto your screen by the window manager you use. The default window manager of LXQt is Openbox. | |||
To configure OpenBox, open the "LXQt Configuration Center" and select "Openbox Settings". Then select the same theme you choose in Kvantum. | |||
==GTK Theming== | |||
LXQt now provides an easy way to set the themes for GTK2 and GTK3 applications. | |||
Open the "LXQt Configuration Center" and select "Appearance". On the "Widget Style" there are dropdowns to select the GTK styles. | |||
==Panel Theming== | |||
=Panel Theming= | |||
Panel theming is available via the LXQt Configuration Center --> LXQt Appearance --> LXQt Theme | Panel theming is available via the LXQt Configuration Center --> LXQt Appearance --> LXQt Theme | ||
==Change Mouse Cursor== | |||
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=Change Mouse Cursor= | |||
Mouse cursor theming is available via the LXQt Configuration Center --> LXQt Appearance --> Cursor. | Mouse cursor theming is available via the LXQt Configuration Center --> LXQt Appearance --> Cursor. | ||
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=Change Icon Theme= | ==Change Icon Theme== | ||
The icon theme can be changed via LXQt Configuration Center --> LXQt Appearance --> Icon Theme | The icon theme can be changed via LXQt Configuration Center --> LXQt Appearance --> Icon Theme | ||
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==Change Icons of Applications and System Settings== | |||
=Change Icons of Applications and System Settings= | |||
The path of icons is saved in <code>.desktop</code> files. For each application you can find their corresponding <code>.desktop</code> files in one of these two locations: | The path of icons is saved in <code>.desktop</code> files. For each application you can find their corresponding <code>.desktop</code> files in one of these two locations: | ||
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=Create Custom Icon on Panel= | ==Create Custom Icon on Panel== | ||
Right click on your panel and choose "Add panel widget". Then add a Quick Launch / Starter widget. A text will appear on your panel. | Right click on your panel and choose "Add panel widget". Then add a Quick Launch / Starter widget. A text will appear on your panel. | ||
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=Create Custom Icon in Start Menu / Mainmenu= | ==Create Custom Icon in Start Menu / Mainmenu== | ||
Read the [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=LXQt_Theming#Create_Custom_Icon_on_Panel previous chapter] of this Wiki tutorial in order to get familiar with the content of <code>.desktop</code> files. | Read the [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=LXQt_Theming#Create_Custom_Icon_on_Panel previous chapter] of this Wiki tutorial in order to get familiar with the content of <code>.desktop</code> files. | ||
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=Change Order of Icons on Panel= | ==Change Order of Icons on Panel== | ||
You can click the right mouse button on top of a panel element in order to move it. Alternatively, you can move panel elements by holding <code>CTRL+Left Mouse</code> and draging the element. These methods work for all panel elements, except Quick Launch / Starter elements with added icons. | You can click the right mouse button on top of a panel element in order to move it. Alternatively, you can move panel elements by holding <code>CTRL+Left Mouse</code> and draging the element. These methods work for all panel elements, except Quick Launch / Starter elements with added icons. | ||
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=Change Icon of Start Menu / Mainmenu= | ==Change Icon of Start Menu / Mainmenu== | ||
This Icon can be changed by opening the following folder with root privileges: | This Icon can be changed by opening the following folder with root privileges: | ||
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= | =Seel Also= | ||
* You can find more pages about LXQt in the Manjaro Wiki [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=Desktop_Environments#LXQt here]. | |||
You can find more pages about LXQt in the Manjaro Wiki [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=Desktop_Environments#LXQt here]. | |||
[[Category:Contents Page]] | [[Category:Contents Page]] | ||